Our family motto for 2016 is HAVE HOPE. WORK HARD. BE OBEDIENT. We’ve had a crazy year and are heading into a new year with what seems like some cards stacked against us.  However, we’ve chosen to look at these blessings, big decisions, and tribulations as opportunities to glorify God in our growth.  I have to continually remind myself: it’s […]

Our family motto for 2016 is HAVE HOPE. WORK HARD. BE OBEDIENT. We’ve had a crazy year and are heading into a new year with what seems like some cards stacked against us.  However, we’ve chosen to look at these blessings, big decisions, and tribulations as opportunities to glorify God in our growth.  I have to continually remind myself: it’s […]

Click here to read Part 1  and  Part 2. Part 3 is a (looong) continuation of the second day of our Gather Retreat back in April. Each girl had their photo taken and was primped by several other ladies and their artistic talents/gifts.  These women are just so beautiful inside and out! What a pleasure […]

Click here to read Part 1  and  Part 2. Part 3 is a (looong) continuation of the second day of our Gather Retreat back in April. Each girl had their photo taken and was primped by several other ladies and their artistic talents/gifts.  These women are just so beautiful inside and out! What a pleasure […]

Phuket, Thailand 2005 No one stands in front of the waves of the ocean and thinks about how amazing they are, or their bench press number, or just how magnificent their company is. They catch their breath and thank the Lord. They are brought to their knees in awe. This is worship. I’ve been going […]

Phuket, Thailand 2005 No one stands in front of the waves of the ocean and thinks about how amazing they are, or their bench press number, or just how magnificent their company is. They catch their breath and thank the Lord. They are brought to their knees in awe. This is worship. I’ve been going […]

For some reason lately, God has put on my heart to recognize/ become aware of my hidden sin. This is the sin that most of us tend to ignore/suppress on a daily basis for…years at a time. My pastor, Matt Chandler, at the Village Church, has talked about his experience with this. He explains that […]

For some reason lately, God has put on my heart to recognize/ become aware of my hidden sin. This is the sin that most of us tend to ignore/suppress on a daily basis for…years at a time. My pastor, Matt Chandler, at the Village Church, has talked about his experience with this. He explains that […]

What is it about the nice weather that makes us (me) so happy?  I find myself walking outside (in the middle of the parking lot) at work all giddy and smiley looking up towards the beautiful clear sky (probably not the smartest thing to do.)  It’s amazing how much impact the weather has on  my […]

What is it about the nice weather that makes us (me) so happy?  I find myself walking outside (in the middle of the parking lot) at work all giddy and smiley looking up towards the beautiful clear sky (probably not the smartest thing to do.)  It’s amazing how much impact the weather has on  my […]

My pastor recently inspired (no pun intended) me to write a list of things that inspire me and things that rob me of joy (spiritually). Of course this list could go on… but I’ll leave it at this. INSPIRATIONS: Crisp pretty weather days Green grass Being barefoot Feeling clean after a hot shower Tasting great […]

My pastor recently inspired (no pun intended) me to write a list of things that inspire me and things that rob me of joy (spiritually). Of course this list could go on… but I’ll leave it at this. INSPIRATIONS: Crisp pretty weather days Green grass Being barefoot Feeling clean after a hot shower Tasting great […]

Lately I’ve been struggling with planning & trusting the future. I drag myself through these phases quite often. Most would say I am a hopeful person… which mostly I am… I like to see the best in people and in each situation. However, many times I am plagued with attempting to plan out my future […]

Lately I’ve been struggling with planning & trusting the future. I drag myself through these phases quite often. Most would say I am a hopeful person… which mostly I am… I like to see the best in people and in each situation. However, many times I am plagued with attempting to plan out my future […]

My Bible study girls and I are doing a book study on “Falling for God-Saying Yes to His Extravigant Proposal” by Gary W. Moon.  Falling in love is one of life’s greatest joys. So imagine the endless joy of falling head over heels for God. My first thought was, “Wow, this book is really pretty- great cover photo…”, but once I began reading I realized […]

My Bible study girls and I are doing a book study on “Falling for God-Saying Yes to His Extravigant Proposal” by Gary W. Moon.  Falling in love is one of life’s greatest joys. So imagine the endless joy of falling head over heels for God. My first thought was, “Wow, this book is really pretty- great cover photo…”, but once I began reading I realized […]